- Known for his innovative soundscapes and impactful melodies, Daniel Farrell is a rising talent in the world of film and media music. Daniel grew up in the world of marching band; leading drum and brass lines throughout his years in school. This has had a resounding effect on his musical output as a composer - often meshing percussive textures with delicately crafted melodies. Daniel's music has been heard in award-winning films, shorts, television, podcasts, and videogames. As an immigrant to the United States, Daniel is committed to marginalized stories and believes that film holds an important social responsibility to elevate unheard voices. His most recent work - Anamnesis - has earned him critical acclaim; winning Best Soundtrack at the New York International Film Awards, a nomination for Best Original Score at the Los Angeles International Film Festival, and winning Best Original Score at the prestigious Prague International Indie Film Festival against several Academy Award nominees and winners. Daniel was selected to the prestigious 2020 ASCAP/Columbia Workshop Composer Spotlight and the 2020 SCL Mentorship Program.
His work for post-production sound (editing, design/foley, mixing) has led him to win praise for his technical skill on the MT Short's Still Here - a musical exploring moving on from the grief of losing a partner - and Two Tickets to Mars - a short film exploring the relationship between two friends in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama. Daniel also works frequently in the world of podcasting and new media. He has composed the original themes for several podcast series including The Backlight Podcast and Things (Un)Said. His sound design and editing for Things (Un)Said has earned him a reputation for being attentive to the immersion required for narrative and audio drama podcast series.
Daniel Farrell's music for the concert stage has seen performances at festivals across the globe such as the Atlantic Music Festival, Cortona Sessions for New Music, Valencia International Performance Academy and Festival (VIPA), New Music on the Bayou, as well as performances in Michigan, Florida, New York, Alabama, Louisiana, Maine, Mexico, Italy, and Spain. Daniel is the recipient of several awards; most notably the Chamber Music OC's 2018 Emerging Artist award - awarded to the best work from a composer under 25 and judged by Pulitzer-winner John Corigliano, John Dooley, and Vera Ivanova. Daniel was also a finalist for Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra's 2018-2019 Call for Scores alongside distinguished Pulitzer-nominated composers such as Ted Hearne and Caroline Shaw.
Daniel holds a Master of Music in Screen Scoring from New York University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition & Theory from Jacksonville University. Daniel currently works locally and remotely from his residence in New York, NY. Daniel works as the Audio Team Leader for Motion Array (part of the Artlist family).- IMDb Mini Biography By: Daniel Farrell - Composer Daniel Farrell is often praised for his innovative soundscapes and impactful melodies - elements that have consistently elevated visual media to new emotional heights. His formative years in the world of marching bands, where he led drum and brass lines, profoundly influenced his compositional style, often blending percussive textures with finely crafted melodies. As an immigrant to the United States, Daniel is dedicated to amplifying marginalized narratives, firmly believing in film's vital social role in giving voice to the unheard. Daniel's scores have garnered both critical acclaim and audience appreciation. He boasts several Best Original Score awards and nominations at esteemed festivals, including the Prague International Indie Film Festival, where he competed against multiple Academy Award winners, as well as the New York International Film Awards and the Los Angeles International Film Festival. Daniel also composed the score for the video game 'This Engineer Becomes A Barista,' which secured the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Sloan Production Grant. Additionally, Daniel has actively participated in esteemed workshops like the 2021 SCL Mentorship Program and the 2020 ASCAP/Columbia Workshop Composer Spotlight. His compositions have also graced commercials for political candidates, reaching a national audience through television and social media platforms. Daniel had the honor of serving as a panelist for the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, where he played a crucial role in the allocation of awards for NJ State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships, granting substantial funds to composers in the New Jersey area. In the realm of concert music, Daniel's compositions have been showcased at festivals worldwide, including the Atlantic Music Festival, Cortona Sessions for New Music, Valencia International Performance Academy and Festival (VIPA), and New Music on the Bayou. Noteworthy accolades include the Chamber Music OC's 2018 Emerging Artist award, presented to the best work by a composer under 25, as adjudicated by Pulitzer laureate John Corigliano, John Dooley, and Vera Ivanova. Daniel was also a finalist in the Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra's 2018-2019 Call for Scores, alongside distinguished Pulitzer-nominated composers such as Ted Hearne and Caroline Shaw. A graduate of New York University with a Master of Music in Screen Scoring, and Jacksonville University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition & Theory.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Daniel Farrell
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